EL SOL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
4520 W SR 46 · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -walk-in cooler: raw chicken stored over raw beef
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -walk-in freezer: raw chicken stored over raw beef, employee reorganized walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -macaroni and cheese portions 47F, per operator stored above fill line in top of reach-in cooler less than 2 hours, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool -shredded cheese blend 84F, per operator less than 1 hour stored on prep table, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave has a light accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink at end of cookline across from pan storage rack blocked by large round trash can, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -walk-in cooler: beef tongue, per employee cooked on Monday, September 8, 2025, operator dated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 11
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor on right side of stove has an accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -beef tongue container in walk-in cooler has a cracked lid **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle of scoop in contact with salt, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall to right of dishwasher has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -wall above prep table in rear prep area -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:20 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.